My sister and I have the same kind of relationship. She is 15 months younger than me, and we are very often mistaken for twins (we look alike, we sound alike, what a crazy pair...you know the bit).

When we were little we always worked together to get things done. I started talking at a very early age (and haven't shut up since) but my sister took a little longer. When she was thirsty (don't ask how she let me know that she was) we'd go up to my mother and I'd say "We're thirsty, we want a drink." Like the Mouth of Sauron, I was the Mouth of Cbo (as I like to say to annoy her).

We're still like that today, often completing each other's sentences, knowing what the other is thinking, and giving each other the knowing "look" when we understand something noone else does. We are notorious for breaking out into Shakespeare or Les Mis dialogues right in the middle of a conversation, much to the rest of the family's puzzlement. I hope your 2 little bundles of joy have the same kind of harmonious connection that we share!!

--Mbo